tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post115866897988174118..comments2014-09-16T17:14:40.095-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Tuesday A.M. Quickie: Jags No. 1?Dan Shanoffnoreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158701390874355692006-09-19T17:29:00.000-04:002006-09-19T17:29:00.000-04:001990 i was in 8th grade maybe? to kind of follow ...1990 i was in 8th grade maybe? to kind of follow kurt's lead...in 1990 most people my age didn't know of the Yankees as a dynasty. we remember the bobby meechum's, butch wynegar's, wayne tollison's, pags, rags and donnie baseball. oh and willie, so that brings it full circle today. where oh where has andy hawkins gone? those were the days...although 1990...wasn't that the start of the mel hall era? god that guy was a punk!Chris (CT)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07431655781982482182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158700490796214822006-09-19T17:14:00.000-04:002006-09-19T17:14:00.000-04:00The rise of NASCAR isn't really something to be pr...The rise of NASCAR isn't really something to be proud about...turning left? ugh. <BR/><BR/>Anyways, Stoops is threatening to cancel the OU/Washington series unless the P10 changes its rules on officials.<BR/>The PAC-10 should extend the middle finger and laugh at Stoops. <BR/>The fact that OU is insinuating that P10 officials did things on purpose won't sit well with B12 officials. Being an official is like being in a private fraternity and Stoops is spitting all over a branch of that fraternity. <BR/>I would not be surprised to see a few more yellow flags go against OU at inopportune times.rafaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09578916176866494787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158691932727690002006-09-19T14:52:00.000-04:002006-09-19T14:52:00.000-04:00Wow, 1990... Buster Douglas is heavyweight champi...Wow, 1990... Buster Douglas is heavyweight champion, John Elway and Michael Jordan can't win the big one, rookie Pete Sampras takes the US Open, UNLV rules college basketball, the Earth doesn't yet orbit Barry Bonds' giant head, Lebron James is in first grade, the Patriots are the laughing stock of the NFL, Dale Earnhardt won the Daytona 500 and nobody gave a crap.<BR/><BR/>Different times.<BR/><BR/>We were so ignorant as a sportsnation back then, we didn't even have a playoffs yet to determine the NCAA football national champion... wait...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10782568616653816563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158690917595871392006-09-19T14:35:00.000-04:002006-09-19T14:35:00.000-04:00Has anyone mention that the Oklahoma/Oregon contro...Has anyone mention that the Oklahoma/Oregon controversy has an impact on teams other than these two. Think about it. If Oklahoma wins that puts them in the top 10, possibly the top 8. This gives Texas an undefeated Top 10 team to play (which Texas needs at one loss). If Texas wins against Oklahoma, it would help UT if there are several one loss teams going for the number 2 spot.<BR/><BR/>Conversely the miss call helps USC. If Oregon keeps winning, this gives USC an unbeaten opponent on Nov 11.Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14562811614164381026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158687172252876952006-09-19T13:32:00.000-04:002006-09-19T13:32:00.000-04:00Hox brings up a good point about '94. Atlanta stre...Hox brings up a good point about '94. Atlanta streak is tainted! Somebody call Victor Conte for a quote!<BR/><BR/>Didn't Montreal have a 6 game lead too? I remember the entire AL West being sub-500 with the Rangers "leading" the division.TBenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10337905315011989614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158685650706710982006-09-19T13:07:00.000-04:002006-09-19T13:07:00.000-04:00Hey Dan, I suggest you read Tom Reed's article ov...Hey Dan,<BR/> I suggest you read Tom Reed's article over at www.ohio.com about Winslow's comments. He pretty much sums up the feelings of the Browns fans.Brave Sir Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587913782278993694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158682981245250172006-09-19T12:23:00.000-04:002006-09-19T12:23:00.000-04:005 years old in 1990, that seems like centuries ago...5 years old in 1990, that seems like centuries ago. That was back when the Red Sox had maybe 100 real fans, with 5 million more still 14 years away.Kurthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15729376630894908963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158682265431011332006-09-19T12:11:00.000-04:002006-09-19T12:11:00.000-04:00shoot, in 1990 I was in 4th grade and was just bec...shoot, in 1990 I was in 4th grade and was just becoming a fan of my hometown New Orleans Saints who made the playoffs at 8-8 behind QB John Forcade & the Saints young stud kicker Morton Anderson! Los Angeles had 2 football teams.<BR/><BR/>Since then: got 2 college degrees, got married, moved to Baton Rouge. In there I watched as the Saints fooled everyone by opening up a season 7-0 but still lost in the 1st round of the playoffs. and since '92 the saints have had 8 losing seasons, 3 at 8-8 and only 2 winning seasons, one of those (a 9-7) only got us 3rd in our division... but still a Saints fan.<BR/><BR/>Saints all-time record: 238-357<BR/>...just glad I wasn't around for the 1st half of itWedgeMcWedgyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05748808551988789167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158680563567791842006-09-19T11:42:00.000-04:002006-09-19T11:42:00.000-04:00Two things:#1. ASU isn't #21 due to the change in...Two things:<BR/><BR/>#1. ASU isn't #21 due to the change in ballot. Cal is. ASU falls back to #22.<BR/><BR/>#2. This entire OU vs. UO controversy is extremely interesting because everyone is focusing on the botched onside kick replay. I'd argue that the more detrimental call was the botched pass interference. You screw up the onside kick...fine. Oklahoma comes out, makes a fantastic play on 1st down to keep Oregon out at mid-field, then has it changed to put them nearly in field goal range immediately. Dixon's a running QB, he doesn't have the arm to throw a hail mary and if you want to rely on a QB name Leaf to throw an important pass, then be my guest. Focusing on the on side kick is like focusing on the tuck rule back in the Pats-Raiders playoff game. The Raiders still had a chance to stop them and didn't. Difference is, Oklahoma DID stop them on first down, only the refs didn't see it that way.Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07468304326932511134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158680490782151962006-09-19T11:41:00.000-04:002006-09-19T11:41:00.000-04:00Dodgers game was amazing, I'll tell you this much,...Dodgers game was amazing, I'll tell you this much, west coast fans are lazy and don't put enough input into things like the crazy east coast fans that can't stay up past 10pm.<BR/><BR/>In 1990, I was 8 years old, I am guessing I had a ton of those Starting Line Ups, baseball cards and Ninja Turtles. I was watching the A's get stomped by the Reds =(<BR/><BR/>As far as the Jags the top team in the NFL, yea right... The Bengals will prevail in Pittsburgh this week and then knock off the Pats at home in week 4, I look forward to your Carson for President title then.Tony Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476778822591988180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158679922993679922006-09-19T11:32:00.000-04:002006-09-19T11:32:00.000-04:001994 - I went to Space Camp on a 6th grade field t...1994 - I went to Space Camp on a 6th grade field trip.<BR/><BR/>Why do I mention 1994 instead of 1990? Look at the MLB win-loss records for 1994. It is obvious that Atlanta wouldn't have won their division that year, and Montreal (remember them?) would've taken the NL East instead. Fortunately for the Braves, the strike made that year unofficial, therefore keeping their division streak intact. In my mind, Atlanta won 11 straight division titles, not 15. Either way, it's impressive, though continually choking in the playoffs isn't.Hoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11191063270150384417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158678249717315262006-09-19T11:04:00.000-04:002006-09-19T11:04:00.000-04:001990: I was starting my junior year in college.....1990: I was starting my junior year in college...by far one of the best years of my life (on the "memorable, fun scale"). I have since had a handful of jobs, lived at 4-5 different addresses all within 15 minutes of each other, got married and had my son.<BR/><BR/>I am SO glad the Braves' streak is over! Ugh. <BR/><BR/>I think K2 has a legitimate bitch. The Fudgies need to loosen up and start doing something on offense. I almost refrained from putting my son in his little Browns' jersey Sunday.<BR/><BR/>Lack of interest in the NL West...yes, it's true. They play too late for us east coasters. I read the box scores from those games to see what Lofton and Vizquel are doing for their teams. Batting .300, stealing bases and wait!...making less $$ than Aaron Boone (at least Omar is)<BR/><BR/>I like when reigning champs lose, so I was glad to see the Jags shut out the Steelers.<BR/><BR/>Dan, you can use "my" all you want since it's your blog. You just won't see me saying "My Browns" or "My Indians"...I'm not owning up to THAT!!! haha<BR/><BR/>What are the requirements of the Prisoners team? Clarett only played one year of college football. I guess prisoners with any experience are allowed to play, right!?jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04201013604925494268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158677885590231512006-09-19T10:58:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:58:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Tony Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00476778822591988180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158677570763484102006-09-19T10:52:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:52:00.000-04:00What happened to the White Sox?As a Sox fan, I'll ...What happened to the White Sox?<BR/><BR/>As a Sox fan, I'll tell you:<BR/>-starting pitching underachieving<BR/>-bullpen with too many holes outside of macdougal/thornton/jenks<BR/>-Thome decided to take the 2nd half off<BR/>-Pods can't hit/get on base/steal<BR/>-terrible lineup management with Ozzie<BR/>-Joey Cora (3rd base coach) waving home guys like Konerko from first<BR/><BR/>Plus this team doesn't seem to have the "it" factor this year. While its still a very, very talented team, it just didn't all come together this season. Unfortunetly, last night's loss to Detroit was probably the nail in the coffin.<BR/><BR/>Shanoff- what are your early picks for World Series? Yankees versus Mets? Ugh, that would be terrible =)Dan Megahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14407561625097289402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158677182536989952006-09-19T10:46:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:46:00.000-04:00But I'd have to think it's Pujols v Howard at this...<I>But I'd have to think it's Pujols v Howard at this point.</I><BR/><BR/>I agree, and it will come down, literally, to Howard's contribution toward the Phillies' final push toward the wild card.<BR/><BR/>He's been relatively silent of late, and struck out weakly on three sliders last night in the fourth inning with two men on and a chance to get the Phils from 8-6 down to 8-7, 8-8, or 9-8 with one swing of the bat.<BR/><BR/>I love Howard, but if he disappears, along with the Phillies' playoff hopes, then it's Pujols' MVP to take. <BR/><BR/>I would still argue that the big fella carried the Phils from well below .500 to a playoff race ... and that should count for something. If "most valuable" means "where would they be without him?" ... the Phils without Howard are nowhere near the playoff hunt. The Cards, however, would still be a division champ.<BR/><BR/>BrienBrienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142518678601441313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158676844307027562006-09-19T10:40:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:40:00.000-04:00Way too hard on the AP voter Dan. I can imagine i...Way too hard on the AP voter Dan. I can imagine it's really easy to send the wrong list. At least he cared enough to have a right one, and make sure it got sent along and corrected. I would think you'd be praising the transparency here. And when I look at the BlogPoll thing, it doesnt really look all that different from the AP/Coaches Poll.<BR/><BR/>To anyone trying to compare last night's MNF game to FSU-Miami, stop. I really enjoyed the game, which felt a lot more like Auburn-LSU (a great defensive slugfest) than that debacle on Labor Day.<BR/><BR/>In 1990: I "graduated" from kindergarten. And now I'm in law school, where the book they most recommend you read before entering is "Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." So I guess I've come full circle...Troy (Gainesville, FL)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14024131615723774130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158676163521797122006-09-19T10:29:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:29:00.000-04:00Additional comments about Nomar: he was batting .2...Additional comments about Nomar: he was batting .224 in September before last night. Also, while his Batting Average places him in the top 10 of the league, his OPS is 21st. So even with a gangbuster finale to the season, Garciaparra will not be in the final discussion.ChrThhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09416426166006021790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158675865684435192006-09-19T10:24:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:24:00.000-04:00Nomar would be a possible MVP candidate if he hadn...Nomar would be a possible MVP candidate if he hadn't disappeared for most of the summer. However, a strong finish could catapult him into contention, especially if his early-season success is brought up.<BR/><BR/>But I'd have to think it's Pujols v Howard at this point.ChrThhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09416426166006021790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158675722342965992006-09-19T10:22:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:22:00.000-04:00Nice week of picking...13 for 16.Nice week of picking...13 for 16.TheGoathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202699501218580024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158675503743846962006-09-19T10:18:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:18:00.000-04:00In 1990 I was in kindergarten playing with ninja t...In 1990 I was in kindergarten playing with ninja turtles..hahaC.H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02220320564159617325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158675325039763502006-09-19T10:15:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:15:00.000-04:00Nomar for MVP? Please. Pujols, Howard, Berkman, ...Nomar for MVP? Please. Pujols, Howard, Berkman, the Mets collective. I'm a GT guy, but Nomar at his best couldn't do what Pujols or Howard has done this year. (I think it should be Pujols, simply because of the RISP numbers. BTTFWIW, as I'm a Cards fan.)<BR/><BR/>1990 - Starting HS, cursing Whitey for quitting on the Cards.<BR/><BR/>As for OU-UO, the president needs to let it go. By the way, I thought in cross-conference games the visiting team brought their own refs?<BR/><BR/>MNF - A great game. Makes me want me to hang myself for having to watch the Texans every week.TBenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10337905315011989614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158675140579888822006-09-19T10:12:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:12:00.000-04:00I think Winslow is right on the money and I'm glad...I think Winslow is right on the money and I'm glad someone on the team spoke up. Maurice Carthon's offense is mind-boggling. Ex. Week 1-On 3rd and short, he sends a rookie fullback on a sweep right instead of giving it to his 1200 yard back, not once, but twice. Then in Week 2, he takes out Winslow on 3rd down and replaces him with Josh Cribbs, a converted QB who's still learning the WR position. If you took a poll of Browns fans who have had to watch this offense under Carthon, I bet over 75% of them would agree with K2.Boomhauertjshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03969731869461451275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158675115793968192006-09-19T10:11:00.001-04:002006-09-19T10:11:00.001-04:00What about the game that was cut short by the netw...<I>What about the game that was cut short by the networks to run that movie - The Heidi Game??</I><BR/><BR/>The game you're referring to wasn't cut short. NBC cut away from the game to show the movie, "Heidi" ... and while they were showing the movie, viewers missed a Raider comeback in which they scored twice in the final couple of minutes to win the game.<BR/><BR/>It wasn't that they took time off the game clock ... they just never showed the end of the game.<BR/><BR/>BrienBrienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02142518678601441313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158675091465538402006-09-19T10:11:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:11:00.000-04:00Another thing...if we wipe out the OU game from th...Another thing...if we wipe out the OU game from the record books, do we have to wipe out Super Bowl XLI?Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01345431884349785123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1158675017658821212006-09-19T10:10:00.000-04:002006-09-19T10:10:00.000-04:00Dolphins fan 1st but growing up in Gainesville and...Dolphins fan 1st but growing up in Gainesville and Orlando I adopted the Jaguars as my "second team."<BR/><BR/>Their defense may be hands down the best in the NFL.<BR/><BR/>As for the OU situation. I remember the 2003 Florida/FSU game. They had three calls go against UF that were very similar and all three resulted in FSU TDs. It hurt but I couldn't blame it all on the refs. We didn't make a key 4th and 17 stop, and then gave up a 50 yard bomb to Chris Rix. That night Herbstreit called out the refs on College Gameday and said UF had won the game, but FSU got it cause the refs. <BR/><BR/>Point being ya it sucks OU, but you had a VERY makable FG and got it blocked. While it sucks the refs made those calls, you did have a chance to negate it.<BR/><BR/>Joe(Dayton)TFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010794233734225793noreply@blogger.com